How does North Carolina law define child neglect?
• Does not receive proper care, supervision, or discipline from the juvenile’s parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker; or • Who has been abandoned; • Who is not provided necessary medical care; or • Who lives in an environment injurious to the child’s welfare; or • Who has been placed for care or adoption in violation of the law. Question- How and when do I report suspected abuse, neglect or dependency. Answer- • North Carolina law requires every person to report suspected abuse, neglect or dependency. • The report is made to the Department of Social Services in the county in which the suspected abuse, neglect or dependency occurred. • The report may be made by telephone, in writing or orally. • The reporting person may remain anonymous and the reporting person has immunity for making the report. • Within 5 days of receiving the report, the Department of Social Services must give written notice to the reporting person regarding the status of the investigation. Question- What is a de
